This concert moves from the confidence and jubilant resonance of the trumpets and drums of J.S. Bach’s Magnificat through his extrovert third Suite – with its famous Air – to Maurice Duruflé’s more searching and inward-looking Requiem. In this, it mirrors the drama of Holy Week which follows just ten days later.

The outstanding chamber choir Con Anima, will be accompanied by its own Chamber Orchestra, led by Jean Fletcher, in the inspiring Cathedral of St. Machar. Soloists will include Colin Brockie and members of the choir. The concert will be conducted by Roger B. Williams.

Our services will offer the traditional mixture of carols old and new: Alongside a chorus from Handel’s perennially fresh Messiah and familiar carols from the twentieth century by Herbert Howells and John Rutter, we will be presenting the world premiere of Sweet was the song by Philip Cooke and the spectacular Tota pulchra es by James MacMillan. With old favourites like Once in royal David’s city and Hark the herald-Angels sing for congregational singing, there is something for everyone.

We are pleased to support Blairs College Chapel Trust and the Scottish Association of Mental Health (SAMH) through the donations from these services.

Con Anima, will be performing an exciting programme featuring music from the glories of 17th century Venice. This concert recreates a Vespers Service as it might have been heard in the Basilica di San Marco with choral and instrumental music by contemporaries of Monteverdi. The Vespers culminates in a performance of the seven-part Magnificat by Giovanni Rigatti. The concert will be held in the magnificent acoustic of St Andrew’s Cathedral in King Street and forms part of the celebrations of the church being raised to Cathedral status in 1914. Come and join us!

Having gone North and South for our last two summer concerts, this year we’re venturing west a wee bit, to Ballater, to sing two glorious Glorias, in very different styles, by Vivaldi and Poulenc, and a brand new piece written for us by John Hudson. Join us at Glenmuick Church, Ballater, for an evening of joyful music in a fittingly beautiful part of Scotland.

Con Anima Chamber Choir present a concert spanning the centuries, including Josquin, Bach and James MacMillan’s “Tenebrae Responsories”. Con Anima is delighted to be working with renowned choral conductor Ralph Allwood, Director of The Rodolfus Choir and former Director of Music at Eton College.

Join us for a traditional pre-Christmas lessons and carols in a choice of two beautiful churches: St Mary’s Chapel, Blairs, in the afternoon, or King’s College chapel, Old Aberdeen, in the evening. Entry FREE but donations welcomed. Proceeds from the afternoon in aid of Blairs museum and chapel; from the evening for Disasters Emergency Committee (Philippines typhoon relief), and Aberdeen Cyrenians

Benjamin Britten’s special contribution to vocal music in the 20th century has been immense.

By his own admission, he was highly influenced by the 17th century composer Henry Purcell – both sharing sensitivity to the idiosyncratic rhythms of their native English language.

The concert juxtaposes works by each composer: including Britten’s Hymn to St Cecilia and Rejoice in the Lamb, and two major Verse Anthems by Purcell. The centrally placed ‘Golden Sonata’ will be played on original instruments.

This exciting programme conducted by Roger B Williams and part of Aberdeen’s ‘Connecting Britten’ festival, is Con Anima’s special tribute to Britten’s centenary.

Con Anima Chamber Choir is heading south and, under the direction of its President, and Royal Composer, Professor Paul Mealor, will perform one of the most vibrant works in choral music: Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. The programme will also include Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna.

Tickets available on the door on the night. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join Con Anima Chamber Choir to sing one of the most vibrant works in choral music: Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms. Participants will learn the music during a single day of workshops led by Royal wedding composer and Con Anima’s President, Professor Paul Mealor, ready to perform the same evening. Both the workshop and performance will take place at High Hilton Church. In the evening, singers and audience will be treated to a short performance by Con Anima Chamber Choir, before moving on to the main event.